Peer Recovery Coach

Mercy Medical Center•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family. The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependant alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the Emergency Department to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. The Peer Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the Emergency Department and on the admitting floors, if the patient is admitted to the hospital and will include appropriate follow-up.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
Certified through the Maryland Addiction Professional Board, or within 18 months of hire.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Meditech (if applicable to position)
Epic (if applicable to position)
Performance Manager/NetLearning
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of two years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use.
Must be able to read, interpret documents and write routine reports.
Peer Recovery Coach must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate to patients and health professionals.
Good problem solving skills
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in acquiring new skills.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues.
Assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services.
Services will be provided in the Emergency Department and on the admitting floors, if the patient is admitted to the hospital and will include appropriate follow-up.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
Voluntary Benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values